Northern lights dazzle stargazers in Ottawa area
The aurora borealis was visible across the national capital region Thursday night, the second time this week the dazzling display was seen in the region.
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Premier Ford visiting Brockville today
Premier Doug Ford is visiting eastern Ontario to kick off the Thanksgiving long weekend. Ford and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini will be in Brockville, Ont. for remarks at 11 a.m.
Senators ring in the season with a new tradition at Canadian Tire Centre
The Ottawa Senators opened the 2024-25 season by ringing in a new tradition at Canadian Tire Centre – a rally bell.
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Ottawa police investigating late night shooting in the east end
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Ottawa Valley resident loses nearly $10,000 in credit card scam, OPP says
Ontario Provincial Police are issuing a warning about a scam in the Ottawa Valley telling people their credit card was compromised, after a resident in South Algonquin Township lost nearly $10,000.
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Passes to view the fall colours in Algonquin Park nearly sold out for Thanksgiving weekend
With above-average temperatures to begin this fall season, fall colours viewing remains near its peak heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend.
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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Oct. 11-14
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Fire damages restaurant in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood
Investigators are searching for the cause of an evening fire at a restaurant in Ottawa's Lowertown restaurant.
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Here's what's open and closed in Ottawa on Thanksgiving
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what's open and closed in Ottawa over the Thanksgiving weekend.
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OC Transpo to buy shorter, 40-foot-ebuses due to limited availability from manufacturers
OC Transpo says moving forward, its Zero Emission Buses (ZEB) program will procure 40-foot e-buses due to limited availability from manufacturers of 60-foot articulated buses.
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Cool temperatures in the forecast for Ottawa this Thanksgiving weekend
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'Very eerie to hear the strength': Former Ottawa resident describes Hurricane Milton hitting Florida
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Ottawa public school board shuffling teachers at 40 schools as it deals with 1,100 student drop in elementary enrolment
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) says enrolment was 1,130 students below projections in elementary schools in September, including 750 fewer Kindergarten students.
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Students donate turkeys, raise money for Ottawa Mission
Students from Elmwood School donated turkeys and raised money for the Ottawa Mission, ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend.
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OC Transpo issues 900 fines for failing to pay the fare in one month
The transit service conducted a fare compliance blitz between September 3 and 30, with 12 fare inspectors "active across the transit network, enforcing fare regulations," OC Transpo said.
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'It was the only place for the kids to go': Arnprior's Kenwood Athletic Club closed
A popular health and fitness centre in Arnprior closed unexpectedly at the beginning of October.
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6 things to know about the Ottawa Senators this season
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Fisher-Price infant swings recalled in Canada after 5 deaths reported
Several models of Fisher-Price infant swings have been recalled in Canada after the company received reports of fatalities link to affected products.
Group of 8 eastern Ontario residents win $500,000 Lotto Max jackpot
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IN PICTURES Northern lights put on a show over Ottawa-Gatineau
The aurora borealis was visible in Canada and the northern United States Monday night and Tuesday morning. Photos sent to CTV Ottawa and posted on social media showed the northern lights visible over Ottawa around 10 p.m. Monday and 1 a.m. Tuesday.
From spoons to vending machines, check out this Gatineau's man Coca-Cola collection
Many enjoy the taste, while others collect everything with the famous Coca-Cola logo on it. Claude of Gatineau, Que. says he’s one of thousands in Canada who collect Coca-Cola items.
Saskatchewan's Jessica Campbell becomes first female assistant coach in NHL history
Saskatchewan’s Jessica Campbell has made hockey history, becoming the first ever female assistant coach in the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Gruelling days and gratitude for Canadian linemen helping with U.S. hurricane outages
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